Mrs. Mary Frances Walker Wright, 73, of 2224 New Prospect Church Road, Shelby, NC passed away   Sunday, April 10, 2011. Services were held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Shelby, NC. Burial followed in New Prospect Baptist Church, Shelby, NC.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Everett Wright; and her parents, John Francis Walker and Ada Wise Walker.
She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Wright, and Gene Wright and wife Renee, all of Shelby; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, Jimmy Walker of Hickory, NC; 1 sister, Jerlean Denton of Cooksville; special friend and caregiver, Delynn Fitch of Hospice Cleveland County; and a special pet, Lexi.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2622 New Prospect Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150.
Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC is serving the family.